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Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
THEIR FIRST OF THE YEAR.

Board of Public works Meeting
 Mayor York-The Further Straight
 enIug of West River Urged-The
 Work to be Done-The State of the
 Cisy's Sewers-various Business.
 The Board of Public Works held their reg ular meeting last night. It was the first one of the new year, and the first time that Mayor York had acted as chairman.
 George R. Cooley, representing F. B. Mitchell, started the work for the evening. He asked the Board for a continuance of time in which to move fence of the property on the corner of Summer street and Summer Court back to it's proper place, as by a mis-
 take in looking up the records it had been
 placed onto public property. As the exten-
 sion of the fence was no hindrance to travel
 he was given to April 10th to move the fence back
 Attorney Charles Hamilton was the next to speak In a dulcet and vigorous tone he told the Board he had heard that tonight they intended to take up the question of straightening West river. He told the Board that he could not tco strongly urge upon them the necessity of their acting immediately in re- gard to this work. The residents in that part of | the city near West river had stood the terrible stench from the river for several years now. In the past the taxes had been pretty high and they had said little about it. ! There have numbers of persons in that vi cinity been seriously i'll this winter. He said | it was all due to the river.
 1 City Engineer Hill and Commissioner | Stackpole favored the proposition. About 1,600 feet of the river is yet to be strengthened, which it is estimated will cost 1 $8,000. The Board asked for SIS, 900 as an appropriation and got $5, 900. MT. Hamilton l suggested that next time they ask for $5O,- 900 and they might get enough. It was voted that plans and specifications be made and that bids be advertised for to l be opened at the Boards meeting in Febru- ary.
 A general discussion ensued regarding the state and condition of inc sewers. It was moved by Commissioner Stackpole that the city engineer district the city and instruct the sewer inspectors to report the condition of sewers from time to time to this Board carried.
 The matter also came up as to whether City Engineer Hill had the right to discharge men hired by the Board. This was discussed. The city engineer said he had always dis charged them when unreliable or incompe-
 tent, but of course he would obey any orders of the Board. The matter was not acted upon.
 Commissioner Whitney had bill which the Board of Finance had thought best not to act on until this Board saw it. It was for SS worth of damage done to Smith & Co. s
 awning in Broadway by the falling of the
 liberty pole; referred to corporation counsel for an opinion.
 Dr. Whittemore also had bill in for $135,
 a claim for the destruction of his wagon,
 which was run into by city team. This was
 also referred to the corporation counsel.
 A motion was then carried that bids be
 advertised for supplies for the coming year.
 Commissioners Reilly and Whitney rem
 dered their report on grade crossings.
 After long and animated evenings work an adjournment was made.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Full line diaries for 1887 at Dorman's.
 Steamer No. 9 was out yesterday afternoon engaged in thawing out hydrants.
 Mallory, Wheeler & Co.'s lock manufacto- ry resumes work on full time to-day.
 President Dwight of Yale will be enter tained by the Washington Alumni associa- tion on January 18th.
 Mir. George E. Bearn of the Union has been elected financial secretary of Columbia coun- cil, Knights of Columbus.
 Michael McCartan, sexton of St. Bernard cemetery for several years, has been succeed ed in that position by MT. Reilly.
 The old board of directors of the New Ha- ven and Northampton railroad company was unanimously reelected yesterday afternoon
 ssOblieations of the State to the Citizen" will be the Hon. Lynde Harrisons subject for his address before the Y. M. o. A. to- night.
 About {, 2,480 persons died in New Haven last year. There were 1,71S white males. CTS white females, 34 colored males and AS colored females.
 Judge-elect Robertson assumed the duties of the Probate court yesterday morning Mayor York, the retiring judge, admins tered the oath of office.
 The annual meeting of the New Haven Grays was held last night. Civic ofhc rs were elected for the ensuing year. The grand ball of the company was talked up.
 The New Haven Grays, veteran and active, meet at the Grays' association rooms to-mor- row evening, when the project of giving a grand charity ball .will be further consid- cred
 Twenty-Five men are constantly working on the Springfield toboggan slide. Hart ford's slide is in splendid condition. With a moderate snowfall New Haven's slide will be in fine order.
 The regular monthly entertainment of the Young Women's Christian association will be given this evening at the "Home," 56e Chapel street, at o'clock. The special at traction will be an exhibition of stereopticon views and music. A large attendance is ex- pected. '
 A ladies' union missionary prayer meeting will be held in the lecture room of the Cal vary Baptist church on Friday, January 7th, at 8 o'clock p. m. In accordance with the recommendation of the Evangelical Alliance the subject will be Foreign Missions" and all ladies interested are cordially invited.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
Four GeneTation. Represented,

A quiet but very pleasant wedding occur red on the evening of January 1 at the resi- dence of Mir. and Mrs. Enos R. Nichols, 1S8 Winchester avenue. The bride was the youngest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Nichols, Miss Hattie A. Nichols, and the bridegroom was Mr. George A. Holbrook, son of the late Captain Holbrook of Seymour, Connecticut. Rev. Phebe A. Hanaford officiated. Four generations were represented by those who afterward sat down to 8 plenteous and ex- cslleut wedding feast. Beautiful and ap- propriate gifts manifested the good will of many friends, and the new year and new life opened brightly for the welded pair.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
Arrested Charged With Breach O
FAUS T
Ast Will be Given Here.

As 1t Will be Given Here.
 The Boston Daily Advertiser in 8 column criticism of Faust, given in that city Tuesday night, says:
 The result was splenddly successful. This Faust was the greatest here, both dra matically and srectacularly. Great masses of people, dressed with correctness and beauty, moved and grouped with easy taste the scenery was well executed, the schoristers sung grandly-even the soldiers chorus being light, cheerful and grad uaI in growth as to seem like new the orchestra played exqulsitey, the ballet introducing new and delicate dancer, Signorina Guri, was close up to perfection and there were many minor changes in the stage business which gave freshness and variety in their simple way.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
HOME FOR THE FRIENDLEss.
The Annual Donation Day is Mex
 Thursday.

The usual donation visit of the Home for the Friendless will take place at the Home in Fair Haven on Thursday afternoon, January 6. from to o'clock. Donations can be left at the house of Mrs. N. w. Merwin, 70 Howe street, who will kindly forward them to the Home. In addition to the articles ordinarily given there are also especially needed medi. nm sized cribs, bedsteads, chairs for children and adults, dinner bell, tin basins, brooms' household utensils, babies undershirts, shoes for women and children, etc.; also melode- on is much needed. All friends of the insti, tution are cordially welcome.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday, January 6, 1887.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Amateur Art-At Northrop's. Bonds and Stocks w. T. Hatch & Sons For -House-Enos Foot. For Rent-Pythian Hall-I H. Stoddard. For Sale-Property-Merw Office. For Sale -Sleigh-68 Whitney Avenue. Great Umbrella SaIe-Mendel Freedman Ham and Bacon-Jaceb F. Sheinele. Meeting-Fair Haven & Westville Horse k. R. co New Stock and Store-Thomas Kelly. Nothing Like It-C. E. Longley & O. Probate Notice-Estate of Asa B. Beach. Probate Notice-Estate of William LeHngweil Report-National New Haven Bank Rubber GosSamers--Mendel & Freedman Sleghs-C. Cowles & Co. The Stoddard Lectures -Carll's Opera House. Toboggans-W. G. Shepard Wanted Girl-20 Dwight Street. Wanted-Board and Room--P. G. Wanted-R-p -pairing-George D. Lamb. wanted-Stuation-46 Frank Street. Wanted-Stuation-26 Franklin Street. Watches-Monson & Son.
 Wholesale Prices-WilcOx & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
ReaI Estate Sales.

Henry Hale and Benjamin Hague, trustees of the estate of Phoebe c. Crockett. to Maria Durand, 50 feet on Exchange street with buildings thereon Albert H. Hine to John H. Whiting, 30 feet on Orchard street with buildings thereon.
 Martin Reynolds to Charles F. Demmer, 30 feet on Portsea street with buildings thereon.
 Hobart B. Bigelow to the National Pipe Bending company .55 feet on River street.
 Albert B. Hill to Augustus Page 24H feet On Blatchley avenue with improvements thereon.
 Samuel R. Blatchiey and Charles c. Blatchey Q Mary Daley. wife of Thomas Daley, 70 feet on Haven street.
 Eli Whitney to Samuel N. Kellogg of Hartford fef.to orl Elm street
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
AnIce Cart Rreaks Dowu

The wheel of an ice cart broke yesterday afternoon just as the cart was crossing the Fair Haven horse car track on Grand ave- nue near Olive street. The cars were de layed little time, until the cart could be removed from the track.
 Arrested Charged With Breach Ol
 Trust.
 BIRMINGHAM, Jan. 5.-E. M. Franklin, a resident of New York State and former agent for the Osborne & Cheesman company, located at New York city, was arrested to day by Deputy Sheriff Tucker, of Seymour. Franklin is charged with breach of trust, his tra sections extending over period of several years.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
January 6. 1887
Special ggnttres.
Special Rntiees.
A CARD.
FRIENDS AND PATRONS ::

FRIENDS AND PATRONS:
 We extend you, and all a wish for happy and New Year and beg accept heartfelt thanks for your patronage during the year just closed We your favors and the year the passed shall every endeavor meet your highest approval We shall cater with with renewed energies and leave nothing undone that hono ble, to merit liberal share of your patronage,
 Although there has been raised the hue and of Hard Times Depressed Trade, Scarcity of Money, etc., with truhfuness this has experience Our trade has increased beyond expectations hundreds of customers have We take just pride in this and feel that the people appreciate efforts and willing every honest endeavor their behalf Again permit to wish you and yours Happy New Year
 BOLTON & NEELY
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
A Womnn,a Suicide.

cut, aged seventy, ended her life Tuesday by hanging herself in the attic of her house. No cause is assigned. Her husband died a vaar aoo
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
Polo To.Night.

The New Ravens will meet the Hartfords at Lincoln rink tonight and good game is expected. The home team has taken second place in the league and by defeating the Meridens Monday night increased their chance of bringing the championship to New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
Mall From the Wreck

Over three hundred letters, which came from one of the mail pouches which wers in the smashup near Springfield Tuesday, were received at the Hartford postoffice yesterday.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
A Gaia for ormersden.

BLACKSTONE, Mass, Jan. 5.-It is report ed that the Bay State Arms company of Ux- bridge will remove from that town to Meri- den, Conn. It will be serious loss to the industrial interests of Blackstone.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY. lA WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 5, 1887, a. m. For New England: Colder northerly winds and snow followed by fair weather.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
For the Good sarnaritans.

In addition to the amount already received by William H. Conklin in response to the circular letter gent some days since ten dol lars was given to MT. Conklin yesterday by
 A friend. The total amount thus far received
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
RUBBER GOs>AmERs.

Cheapest Place to Buy Them is Men-
 del & Freedman's. 772 Chapel Street. Electric grey gossamers, sold in other
 stores at $1, our price 69c. Misses rubber gossamers, our price 49c. Gents rubber l coats, our price 9Sc. Be sure and go to MENDEL & kFREEDMANsS. and save money,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
mn. E,r.t Keen Twlnge.

4. tba season advances, the pains and aches 1.,- -s-bioh rhanmatism makes itself known sya M axnerienced after every exposure It If moi claimed that Hoods Sarsapariila is ..ssc;ae for rheumatism--we doubt If there sl or.,s o- can he. such remedy. But the thou aands benefited by Hoods Sarsaparl4a WAT rant us in urging others whe snner iroln rIleumatism to take It before the hfs' Aee' Ewinge.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
THE GREAT UMBRELLA SALE

At Mendel k Freedman's. 772 Chapel Street, is over, But There Are a Great Many Fine SILK Umbrellas Left, Only one of a Kind, Which Must be Sold at Any Price for Want ofRoom-Look at the Following List and Secure One of Them Before Too Late. Fine twilled silk umbrellas, paragon frame and natural stick, at $1.25.
 Heavy twilled silk umbrellas with German silver mountings. former price $3, at $1. 50. The best wearing silk umbrella made, with elegant sterling silver mounting, only $2 30. There are about seventy-fve fine alpaca umbrellas, worth $1.75.
 We will close out at 89c all our best rub Der umbrellas, to close out at S9o, former price $2.
 Pure mohair umbrellas, paragon frame and natural stick, worth $25O, to close st $1.25.
 Do not miss this last chance and get fine silk umbrella at a price usually paid for gingham umbrellas, at
 MENDEL & EREEDMAN'S,
 772 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

For Weak Back. pain in the side or chest, rheumatism, neuralgia, etc., use the Compound Quinine PIasters, wonderful strengthening remedy. Sold by druggists.
 Make no mistake about the date of the opening of our clearing sale. It is Monday, January 10th.
 ja5 St BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
THEIR SEVENTH ANNUAL. The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's As
 ROcfatfOn.

The Veterans have a very neatly printed gilt edged ticket out for their seventh annual ball. The committee have decided to put
 one thousand of them in circulation and trust
 our citizens will remember the past services of the old fire dogs and give them helping hand. They have many aged and worn out members who did fire duty forty years ago and need assistance. Everybody should see the Veterans grand march drawing their old engine sVolunteer" The oracles have de- creed it that the stVets'" seventh annual is to be the Jumbo of balls and the 15th evening of February will see Lincoln rink in all it's glory. Fire Marshal and Veteran A. J. Ken nedy has charge of the floor committee and all dancers can be assured of pleasant time. The association holds it's regular monthly meeti g tonight to close up the details and commence the sale of tickets in good earnest.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
GREAT REDUCTION.
Boom i'm the Clothing Business in
 LOngIey 6 Co.'S.

A Boom fin the Clothing Business in
 LOngIey & Co.'S.
 c. E. Longley & Co.,, always alive to the interests of the public, have made 8 wonder ful reduction in their prices for this week. Think of getting 8 fine silk or satin lined overcoat from chinchilla, elysian or kersey for $1825, and the beautiful beavers and chinchillas for $7.50 and $10! They are bargains that are not given to the public every day. Nobody should lose the oppor- tunity which this firm is giving them this week in their great mark-down in clothing. Cassimere pantaloons can be purchased for $1 25 and extra all wool for $2 50. A hand some line of young mems suits have been marked down to $7.5O and suits for large sized boys for s3. 50 up to $6.5O. There is no boy, young man or man but who likes to be neatly dressed, and to be so one has only to go into the store of 0. E. Long1ey & Go. and he will get hobby outfit at the lowest possible cost.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
Personal.


 Attorney George Gum was in Hartford yesterday, in attendance at the opening of the legislature. MT. George Hoadley of Naugatuck, who has been confined to his house for many weeks by typhoid fever, is able to be out. George Bradley, the young Norwalk milk man who mysterioualy disappeared, has been heard from. He is enlisted in the regular army.
 Samuel Bingham, ex-cashier of the Wind ham National bank, died suddenly yesterday in an epileptic fit. He was for many years a leading citizen of Windham county.
 Daniel s. Knowlton, formerly connected editorially with the Register, but uow editor of the Boston Saturday Evening Gazette, has been visiting friends in the city for few days.
 A Hartford young lady, daughter of Gene ral c. H. Prentice, slipped and fell or rather slid down the whole length of the first flight of stairs in Hills block, that city, yesterday forenoon. In few moments the young lady proceeded on her way apparently not the least injured
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

The bargains we shall offer on Monday, January 10th, will discount any that are of fered elsewhere in honest and good faith.
 BOLTON & NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

We advise all bargain hunters to defer making extensive purchases of dry or fancy goods until the opening of our clearing sale on Monday next.
 BOLTON 6 NEELY.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

Ladies' CIOaks at monson & Carpenters
 Stony Creek And Branford Oysters Served in all styles at the City Hall Restau- rant, Church street corner Court. n17 If
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
sweet Cream at the Creamery

Bicycle Supply Co.,, 32 Front street, agents for boys bicycles.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

Rubber bicycle tires, first quality. Bicy- ole Supply Co.,, 32 Front street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

Baked GuflfOrd Clans At the City Hall Dining Rooms, Church street corner Court. d21 If
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

Toboegansrs: BonAznL eures bead oolds.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

Misses' Cloaks at M onson X Carpenters
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

Seal Plush Cloaks ocetf At MoNsoN & CARPENTER's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-11
River Riplets.

The work of painting the ferry Spen-
Ger is progressing rapidly, and the boat
will be out in a day or So probably on
Sunday.
There is talk of making a steam
boat Iauding at Moline Local
Agent George Lamont has been
requested by tae Diamond Jo line to in
vestioate the matter, and he is doing ST.
Major NJ. Meigs, engineer in charge,
announces that the United States canal
at keokuk will be open for navigation.
Monday. March 90. Necessary repairs
on the lock gates are in progress and vii
consume two weeks time
At Dubuque the Times says. The ice
in the river will be unfit for crossing il
the mild weather continues short time
longer" Clinton Herald: The ice re-
mains in the river here. yet 1t Is very rot
ten and in many places loosened from
the bank. 1t is not safe for teams, vet
foot passengers cross.
1t is reported that Captain A B. Con,
ger, OF the Josephine. will be trans
ferred to the Mary Morton, and Captain
Al. Dlwley, of the Mary Morton, will BE-
transferred to the Josephine 1t is also
understood that Capt. J. B. Davis, Of
this city, will be given the roof of the
Morton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-11

reference to the petition ofC. c. Waters
and the word granted be inserted.
Supervisor Norton moved as an amend
ment that the petition of Caspar Manner
be granted in full. and that the clerk he
directed TO issue an order TO him for the
sum of 1919. which was accepted by
Supervisor Campbell, and the ayes and
nays beng called resulted as follows:
Ayes-Supervisors Appelquist, Camp
bell, Ryder. Fitzgerald. Foster. Gould,
Hartman, Holiister. Noah. Norton, Pet
erson, Rosenfield and Kerns-13.
Noes-Supervisors Aster, Daley, Ell
lott, Engel. Goodlow, Grenell, Murphy
Parks, Sell, Walker and Bowman-1l.
Carried.
The yeas and nays were then called on
the adoption of the report as amended
and resulted as follows:
Ayes-Supervisors Appelauist. Camp
tell. Ryder, Fitzgerald Gould, Greuell,
Hartman Hollister, Noah. Norton, Peter
SON Rosenfield, kerns and Bowman
II.
Noes Supervisors Aster. Daley, Ell,
llott. Engel, Foster Goodlo", Murphy,
Parks, Sell and Walker-10 Carried.
Supervisor Aster moved that the peli
ton of E. B. Stone, referred back 10 the
board. be granted. Supervisor HOLSTER
moved that the matter be laid over until
the next meeting of the the board. Car
ried.
Supervisor Foster moved that the bills
OF Mary and Robert We.ch be taken
from the table. The yeas and nays be-
inc called resulted as follows:
Ayes-Supervisors Foster, Noah, Parks
Rnsenfield and kerns-5.
Noes-Supervisors Appelquist, Camp
bell, Ryder. Daley. Elliott, Engel, Fitz
gerald. Goodlow. Gould, Hartman, Hol-
lister, Murphy, Norton, Peterson, Sell
Walker and Bowman-17.
Escused from Supervisor Gre
nell; absent, Supervisor Aster. Lost,
Supervisor Hollister moved that the
committee on poor be instructed to con
fer with Mrs. WEIGH in relation to sale
claims of Mary and Robert WEIGH, which
were laid on the table. Carried.
The report of the special committee
submitted yesterday upon which action
was deferred until today was then thker
up fo- consideration.
Supervisor Engel moved that said re
port be received and that the resolution
therein offered in relation to abOlishing
the grand jury be adopted. Carried.
Supervisor Daley moved that the reso
luton offered in said report IN relation !,
payment of witness fees be adop'ed
Carried. Supervisor Campbell moved
that the clerk be instructed to send s
copy of the resolution in relation TO abol
ishIng the grand jury to our representa-
tives in the legislature Carried.
Supervisor Engel moved that the ruiz
be suspended and that the bill of Oscal
Wylie for 81 50 be allowed. Carried.
TO BE CONTINUED.